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Between EC and ET

Does anyone have any tips or advice on diet / lifestyle between egg collection and egg transfer?

I had my egg collection yesterday (9 collected of which 6 fertilised overnight... I know it's early days but yippee), been told to call again on Friday to see if ET is to go ahead Friday or Sunday so fingers crossed we have some fighters over the next few days. Just wondering if there is anything I can do in preparation of ET? I'm still taking my vitamins and obviously still off alcohol and caffeine but have read about drinking milk or eating walnuts (which I hate). These may be old wives tales but thought it might be of interest to others too if we could get a list of things to do and things to avoid. Any tips would be much appreciated.

No tips for the in between part apart from plenty of rest and try your best to relax . After transfer apparently pineapple aids implantation - probably an old wives tale but I drank pineapple juice anyway can’t do any harm (probably makes no difference whatsoever thought lol) I also read some websites say no dtd in the 2ww - others say that it actually aids implantation so advice is so conflicting just do whatever feels right for you! I went with the second option and got my BFP so it certainly didn’t do any harm lol!! just do not stress be good to yourself the next 2 weeks and I will keep everything crossed it’s good news love seeing BFP posts when I log in here xx

Heys joys im absolutely delighted for u such wonderful results its all looking so good for you. Theres not alot you can do at this stage just relax and let mother nature take its course stay positive. I read the opisite that pineapple is bad during early pregnancy and can thin your womb lining but again you get so much conflicting information on the web one site says great the other no! Everything crossed for you the hard part is over and theres absolutely nothing else you can do at this stage good luck for ur transfer that part is easy xx

Joys were you asked for any input as to whether it was one or two, or was that decided by embryologist/consultant? And (random question!) were you offered a picture of the embryo? Are you RFC? (Sorry, I can't seem to keep track of what stage and clinic everyone is at!). Hope you keep distracted, I imagine it feels like the longest two weeks in the world!

Hi, I'm with the RFC. No, we weren't asked if we wanted one or two, it was decided for us. Just said we will be transferring one today and then moved on to tell us about the development of the other eggs etc. I was okay with this as we had pretty much decided that unless medically advised, we'd opt for one if given the choice. And no, we didn't get a photo, which would have been lovely. The closest we got was being able to watch the transfer on screen and watching this tiny white speck of sand leaving the tube and floating up the womb. That was pretty amazing and will be something to remember if all goes well, fingers crossed xx

I think I'm quite reassured that someone else would be picking, I was worried in case I was given any say, and I wouldn't have a clue which way to go! Aw it must be pretty magical. I'm booked for egg collection on Thursday, we had no fertilisation last time, so I'm trying to not think past Thursday yet, but it's hard not to!

Hi journey they decided for us also. We went into the room and i was told i had two good quality but they wanted to transfer both. I think age does play a part in how many they transfer. Im 37 and had no frozen left so i suppose they wanted to give me the best chance possible. Lucky for me both embryos stuck 8 weeks tomorrow!

I can't believe your story Lauren, I keep thinking about you every time I have a wobble! Aw that's good to know they picked two for you, they definitely must know what they're doing, and I'm definitely glad no decisions left to us!

Girls just a quick question I’m on Synarel now 9 days and my cycle was due to start yesterday still no show . On my schedule it says to phone them if it’s not here by tomorrow.. does that mean my treatment is now likely to be delayed?